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"To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.
For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?"
Marcus Tullius Cicero

The Ogden FamilySearch Center is offering both ONLINE ZOOM CLASSES using the Zoom Web Teleconferencing platform and IN-PERSON CLASSES at the Ogden FamilySearch Center.
Each class title has the indication of how it will be taught. We make every effort to start classes on time.
We recommend joining classes 5-10 minutes before they start to resolve any connection issues. If the class has no participants, it will end 15 minutes after the start time.

Instructions for Joining an Online Zoom Class.

• On the page above, select the class you would like to join and click on [{Details/Join Zoom}].
• At the bottom of the page click on "Click Here to Join".
• From the screen that pops up, complete the information and then Click "Register". You are now registered for the meeting.
• You will receive an email with the link to join. At the bottom of the email click on "Join Meeting". From there just follow the instructions to enter the meeting.
• Select "join with video" and "join with audio" when and if prompted to do so.
• A Zoom account is not required to join a class!
• If you would like to know more about Zoom or create a free Zoom account, Click on this link.
  
  

Instructions for Attending an In Person Class.

• No need to register, just come to the Ogden FamilySearch Center and you will be directed to the classroom.
  

June Class Schedule English

July Class Schedule English

June Class Schedule Spanish

July Class Schedule Spanish

***Classes are subject to change. Please confirm the class schedule before attending.

Read the class descriptions below for details. Some classes are Online Zoom and some are In Person at the Ogden FamilySearch Center.
Review the class details to determine if they need to be taken in any order.

Let's Get Started Series

Let's Get Started with FamilySearch (Zoom)

This is a basic review of all of the FamilySearch.org tools. This class is taught in four sessions. Participants may attend any session in any order.

Week 1: Learn everything about your Home Page and review different Pedigree Views of your family tree for research purposes.

Week 2: Learn how to edit, add, delete information and relationships on your Details Page.

Week 3: Learn the different options in the Search Menu: Records, Genealogies, Books, Images, etc.

Week 4: Finding stories about your ancestors and preserving them in FamilySearch.

Week 5: Topics tailored the class needs.

Class Handouts provided

Tuesday

9:30 A.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun - (Zoom) Click here to join Meeting ID 912 8582 1811, Passcode 402052

Let's Get Started with Ancestry(Zoom) **This class will not be held on July 4th.

This five week class will teach about Ancestry.com. And how the FamilySearch.org family trees can communicate with Ancestry.com in finding your missing ancestors.

Week 1: Getting Started

• Learn how to create an Ancestry account, download your 4+ generations from your Family Tree to an Ancestry tree, and how to use Record Seek to attach Ancestry sources to your Family Tree.

Week 2: Working with your Ancestry Tree

• Learn how to edit, manage and save your Ancestry family tree, search for missing ancestors in Ancestry public trees, attach new sources, edit names, dates, places, and add family members to your Ancestry tree.

Week 3: Adding information from your Ancestry Tree to FamilySearch Family Tree

• Learn how to sync FamilySearch Family Tree and Ancestry Trees, adding new relatives, sources, detail information, fix relationships and merge records in Ancestry Tree.

Week 4: Growing your family lines through DNA matches and creating “Bare-Bones” trees on Ancestry

• Learn how to search DNA matches, use DNA Thrulines, how creating a “Bare-Bones” tree can assist in finding new information on your collateral lines.

Week 5: 5th Thursday lesson

• Other features of Ancestry will be covered such as LifeStory, Gallery and the Search tab. There will also be time to address Ancestry questions students might have.

Class Handouts Provided

Thursday

9:30 A.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun - (Zoom) Click here to join Meeting ID 984 4210 5350, Passcode 495442

Let's Get Started Doing Research (In-person)

This class will help you learn how to get started doing your family research. This class is taught in four sessions. Participants may attend any session in any order.

Week 1: Introduction to the FamilySearch.org website and research tools.

Week 2: Learn how to use the available Partner Sites. (Ancestry, Find My Past, My Heritage, etc.)

Week 3: Learn how to use the Search options: Records, Genealogies, Books, Images, Catalogs, Family Tree, Wiki, etc.

Week 4: Learning how to use RecordSeek, Tree Sweeper, the Source Box, FamilySearch Apps, Memories, Record Hints, etc.

Class Handouts Provided:

• Tree Sweeper
• Source Box
• Search Tips for Historical Research
• Record Seek
• Research Assessment Form
• Pedigree Chart
• Family Group Sheet

Monday

1:00 P.M. - Instructor - G. Baker

Discovering and Enhancing your Five Generations (In-person)

This class will teach how to standardize vital information, attach hints, merge duplicate records, and other helpful tips for your five generation pedigree of Family Tree. It is a one session class that is repeated each week.

Class Handouts Provided:

Wednesday

1:00 P.M. - Instructor - G. Baker

Let's Get Started with FamilySearch *In American Sign Language (In-Person and on Zoom) **Classes will not be held in June and July

This is a basic review of all of the FamilySearch.org tools. This class is taught in four sessions. Participants may attend any session in any order.

February: Learn everything about your Home Page and review different Pedigree Views of your family tree for research purposes.

March: Learn how to edit, add, delete information and relationships on your Details Page.

April: Learn the different options in the Search Menu: Records, Genealogies, Books, Images, etc.

May: Finding stories about your ancestors and preserving them in FamilySearch.

June: Topics tailored the class needs.

Class Handouts provided

2nd Saturday of each month

• 11:00 A.M. - Instructor - Cantrell --Click here to join Meeting ID 986 049 4901, Passcode 764338

Specialized Countries Research

Exploring British Isles Records (In person)

Learn jurisdictions, records, and research methods for countries in the British Isles.

May classes will focus on Ireland

June classes will focus on Scotland

July classes will focus on England

Join us as we learn about where to find the important records in these countries. This class is interactive, so come with your questions for discussion!

Class Handouts provided

2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays of each month.

11:00 A.M. - Instructor - A. Snedaker

Gather Together with the Dutch Research Group (In person)

Come and learn how to do research for your Dutch ancestors from a group of experienced researchers.

Class Handouts provided

3rd Friday of each month

11:00 A.M. - Instructor - Dutch research experts

Clases En Español

Vamos a Comenzar Con FamilySearch (En español en el Centro) **This class will not be held on July 4th.

Esta clase es una visión básica de FamilySearch.org. Habrá cuatro sesiones al mes. Estas clases no tienen que tomarse en orden.

Semana 1: Cómo utilizar la página de inicio de FamilySearch.

Semana 2: Aprender a utilizar la página de Persona.

Semana 3: Los árboles genealógicos y cómo ellos pueden servirle en su investigación.

Semana 4: Introducción a Ayudas con la investigación, las Fuentes, y la combinación de ellas.

Material de clase proveerá

Jueves

7:00 P.M. - El Instructor - J. Mercado

Memories and Personal Story Writing

Write Your Own Personal Story (In person) **Classes will not be held in July

This class will provide you with information and tips about writing your own personal story. There will be four sessions each month. These classes should ideally be taken in order.

Lesson 1: Why are you writing?

Lesson 2: Organization Ideas

Lesson 3: Revision And Form

Lesson 4: The Finishing Touches.

Class Handouts provided

Wednesday

1:00 P.M. - Instructor - B. Johnson

Saturday Storytelling Revival

Live Storytelling (In Person)

Come join our live storytelling revival.
Listen to or share a story from your own life, or an ancestors life.

• Tellers will place their names on a list as they arrive. We'll hear up to ten stories per revival.
  
• Stories need to be true experiences that happened during your own life, or the life of an ancestor.
  
• Stories may be read or told.
  
• Stories need to be family friendly and no longer than 6 minutes.

3rd Saturday of each month

10:00 A.M. - Instructor - D. Cragun

Family History Community Networking

Family History Consultants Networking Group (Zoom) Every Thursday **This class will not be held on July 4th.

This networking group will counsel together weekly as friends and consultants who want to meet informally to discuss family history ideas and shared experiences.

• We will be covering a variety of topics related to family history in an open forum. You can ask questions and get ideas and insights to help you with your family history consultant efforts.
• Demonstrations and discussion topics will vary weekly and may be driven by participant needs. So bring your questions to the meeting!
• We are excited to help you no matter what skill level or experience you may have.
• The moderators for this group are from the Ogden FamilySearch Center.
• Class is expected to last 60-90 minutes depending on group participation.

Thursdays

7:00 P.M. (Zoom) Click here to join Meeting ID: 897 9535 5208, Passcode: 477239

Moderators: Dixie Cragun, Mike Madeo, Toni Nowland and Connie White

Class Toolbox:

If you would like to contact us by email, our email address is FHnetworking@outlook.com

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Spanish Speaking Classes

Spanish Speaking classes on FamilySearch Basics are available on request.

We have Spanish speaking missionaries available to teach on Tuesdays 3:00 - 9:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

Please call the Ogden FamilySearch Center at 801.626.1132 to schedule a time and instructor.

Large and Small Classrooms

The Ogden FamilySearch Center is available for youth and adult groups to experience and give their own Family History instruction. The Center also offers an overview of FamilySearch, upon request.

Reservations must be made by calling the Center Help Desk during business hours at 801.626.1132. We encourage two weeks in advance for a reservation.

We encourage groups to bring their own instructors, but we can facilitate. Please include the subject matter, number of guests in the group, and whether you need assistance.

The Help Desk missionaries will be able to help you and answer your questions.

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